Al C. 1,428 #1 Posted April 10, 2017 Six months in the garage idle. Some fresh gas, check the oil, grease, sharpen the blades, and then this ... IMG_0738.MOV 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,553 #2 Posted April 10, 2017 YES! Throttle a little stiff? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al C. 1,428 #3 Posted April 10, 2017 The throttle is a push/pull twist lock mechanism. It appears to be frozen in a partially twist lock condition. As a consequence, it push/pulls with some effort. On the other hand, once it is set, it is stiff enough that it is not affected by vibration. One of those little quirks that comes with age, I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricF 589 #4 Posted April 11, 2017 Tried some PB Blaster or similar in the throttle twist-lock housing? If you can get it free, follow it up with a good silicone lubricant to drive out any remaining crud and keep corrosion at bay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al C. 1,428 #5 Posted April 11, 2017 I'm going to pick some up and give it a try. Thanks ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,499 #6 Posted April 11, 2017 Al, good luck. Plus, I cant see the video. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al C. 1,428 #7 Posted April 11, 2017 Sorry about not being able to view the video. It is taken with an iPhone. For some reason the only way to see it is to download it on a PC and watch it using a media player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al C. 1,428 #8 Posted April 18, 2017 Just wanted to follow-up. The PB Blaster worked! Took about 15 minutes. It's made in Cleveland - a hometown solution! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricF 589 #9 Posted April 19, 2017 Living where I do in the Northeast, corrosion is a constant source of frustration to make any project just a little harder. PB Blaster is a necessity to get fasteners and various parts un-stuck. Now that the throttle's freed up, you can probably keep it protected and working smooth with a good silicone, silicone+teflon or silicone+graphite type of lubricant. Something to keep the parts coated and protected from moisture. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
